Violinist
I love practicing, but the transition from snuggling on the couch with my laptop and dog is no easy task. Motivating my son to practice not one but two instruments is not my favorite thing. But the actual practice — not so hard and actually pleasant. So here are my tips: Create an
During the early days of musical instrument practice, practice is about carving out time for practice and developing the discipline to practice. Incorporation of practice into the daily life of a family usually takes effort, not only by the student but by other members of the family. It is usually a struggle at first to add
Below are some strategies from my notes from a lecture by Ed Kreitman to help parents cultivate student ownership of their instrument study: Offer encouraging, focused feedback as well as general praise to encourage students to work with purpose. Recognize and praise effort. Make success possible. Begin practice with the easier material, question. Confident learners
The Suzuki Method is based on the combination of a weekly private lesson and group classes. The group classes serve to motivate and inspire students of all levels and ages. The class curriculum focuses on development and review of violin techniques relevant to students of all levels. In the group classes beginning students can
I am super proud of the work of my students this year! We gave a great concert yesterday! I am so grateful to all the parents and family and friends who well supported practice and lessons this past year and to Sarah Trouslard for accompanying the recital! Our Program Pieces: Humoresque Chorus Minuet 1 Allegro Rhody Twinkle
Take a peek at the snazzy 100 day t-shirt we aspire to wear! T-shirts will need to be ordered by May 16, 2016 to be printed the last week of May and handed out the first week of June at lessons if the student is ready for 100 days! Here is a link to order
Starting today, the 100 day practice challenge is on! Students able to practice 100 days in a row will be invited to an ice cream party and will receive 100 day practice t-shirts. The rules: Students must practice 100 days in a row. If a student misses a day, they go back to day one
Attached is the weekly practice chart! Practice Chart
This is a checklist to assist parents monitoring new student progress. Bowing (feet together, lean over look at toes, 5 count- hippopotamus) Bow Hold connecting dots on fingers to dots on bow check for bent thumb curved pinkie Shaking hands Mississippi Hot Dog (or Dirty Doggie Scrub Scrub) Run Pony, Run Pony Tricycle, Tricycle Motorcycle,
These are a few rough recorded samples Solo Violin: All of me (John Legend cover) Thousand Years (Christina Perri Cover) In a Sentimental Mood by Duke Ellington
Emily Sunderman 